Indian Teen Patti: Rules, Strategy & Tournaments
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Teen Patti Rules & Hand Rankings
Teen Patti is a 3‑card poker variant. Highest to lowest: Trio (Three of a Kind), Straight Flush (Pure Sequence), Straight (Sequence), Flush (Color), Pair, High Card.
| Rank | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Trio (Three of a Kind) | Three cards of the same rank. | AAA, KKK, 777 |
| Straight Flush (Pure Sequence) | Three consecutive cards, same suit. | Q♣ J♣ 10♣ |
| Straight (Sequence) | Three consecutive cards, mixed suits. | 7♦ 6♠ 5♥ |
| Flush (Color) | Any three same‑suit cards, not consecutive. | A♥ J♥ 8♥ |
| Pair | Two cards of the same rank plus a side card. | 9♠ 9♦ K♣ |
| High Card | No above combinations; highest card decides. | A♣ 10♥ 5♦ |
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How to Play Teen Patti
Setup: Use a standard 52‑card deck. Each player antes an agreed boot amount to seed the pot. Dealer rotates clockwise every hand.
Deal: Three cards face‑down to each player. You may play blind (without seeing cards) or seen (after peeking). Blind bets are smaller but force commitment.
Betting: Action proceeds clockwise. Each player must either call (match current stake), raise, or fold. Seen players typically pay double the blind stake.
Showdown: When only two players remain, one may request a show; both reveal cards. Best hand wins the pot. If everyone else folds, the last player standing wins.
Responsible Bankroll: Cap any single bet at 5% of your session bankroll. Take structured breaks every 45–60 minutes to keep decisions sharp.
Quick Strategy for Beginners
- ✓Position matters: Act later when possible; it gives informational advantage.
- ✓Start tighter seen: Fold weak offsuit highs; continue with pairs, connected cards, and suited highs.
- ✓Size for pressure: Raise larger when opponents play seen; they must pay double to continue.
- ✓Mind tells in live play: Keep a neutral routine; avoid speed/fidgeting leaks.
Ethics note: No collusion, no signaling. We advocate transparent rules and consent in home games.
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Teen Patti Tournaments
Tournament Teen Patti balances patience and pressure. Structure blinds/antes to escalate every 8–12 minutes so pots remain meaningful.
Suggested Structure
Start stacks: 100 × boot. Blind ladder: 1×, 2×, 3×, 5×, 8×, 12× … with 10-minute levels. Break after level 3. Payout top 15–20% of field.
Rules Clarity
Publish a one-page ruleset covering blind/seen stakes, side-show policy, misdeal handling, and timebank/shot clock to keep play flowing.
Mindset
Early: conserve chips. Middle: steal blinds from tight ranges. Final: pressure medium stacks and avoid coin‑flip shows unless priced in.